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With its abundance of natural wonders such as Victoria Falls (one of the five UNESCO World heritage sites in the country!), Zimbabwe represents one of Southern Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations, delivering amazing game viewing experiences with some of the most knowledgeable and respected guides and trackers on the continent. Zimbabweans are friendly and you’ll get one of the warmest welcomes in the world.
(Closed from December–April)
Gonarezhou, second-largest park in the country, is situated along the south-eastern border with Mozambique. It is still largely undiscovered by the outside world and is a breathtaking conservation area with a unique wilderness character: great diversity of habitat with ever-changing ecosystems, spectacular scenery (Chilojo Cliffs not to be missed), wide meandering rivers forming natural shelters for more than 400 species of bird and abundant wildlife; without mentioning its population of over 11 000 elephants, that give the park its name (Gonarezhou translates as ‘the wilderness of elephants’). A hidden gem!
We suggest a combo of semi fixed-camp and classical lodge to get an authentic safari experience in this spectacular environment. Get out of your comfort zone, be owed and feeling blessed by true wilderness…
After your retreat or workshop with us, an extension to Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba up North should be on your bucket list.
This cross-border marvel, located in a tropical zone, extends over more than 6,860ha and features an environment characterised by lush forest, including palm trees that cover the banks and islets.
Victoria Falls is a site of worldwide importance for its exceptional geological features and the incomparable beauty of the processes it generates: a mist visible for more than 20 kilometres and extraordinary rainbows!
Mana Pools National Park (2,196 km2) is located in the far north of Zimbabwe, on the border with Zambia, right in the middle of the Zambezi River region. This is where its Shona name comes from: ‘Mana’ means ‘four’, like the four permanent lakes formed by the river.
It was for its ecological importance that UNESCO declared Mana Pools a World Heritage Site in 1984. The park was also designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 2013.
Mana Pools is the result of a long and spectacular geological process. These pools were once beds of the Zambezi River, which gradually widened under the effect of erosion. They became lakes, while the passage of the river led to the formation of islands, channels and other sandbanks. The abundance of water in the region has encouraged the growth of increasingly lush vegetation, which has helped to attract wild animals.
The site is home to a large mammal population, including large herds of buffalo and elephant, as well as the main predators (lion, leopard, hyena). Crocodiles and hippos can be seen along the Zambezi. More than 450 recorded species of resident and migratory birds live in the region.
You’ll appreciate the absolute peace and quiet, and the wild, magical atmosphere that reigns here. Canoeing along the banks of the Zambezi, or taking a safari boat trip lasting several days, is a magical, serene experience.
Lake Kariba, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, covers an area of 5,600 km², making it the fifth largest artificial lake in the world. It was created by the construction of a dam in the 1960s and is over 220 kilometres long, with a width of up to 40 kilometres!
When the dam was built, huge tracts of mopani forest were submerged by the rising waters, so that today’s flora consists mainly of dried trees emerging from the water. A breathtaking sight at dusk…
The lake is home to a large number of game and plant species. Vast herds of elephants come to drink at the end of the day.
We offer spectacular boat safaris starting from two to three nights on the lake – breathtaking sunsets await you…
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